Massive recurrent hemorrhage due to duodenal diverticulum--role of tattooing and suture plication.

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2007-01-03
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We report a 79-year-old lady with massive recurrent GI bleeding from a duodenal diverticulum arising at the mesenteric border. We used tattooing during endoscopy as a method for identifying the bleeding source at surgery. The diverticulum was treated with suture plication.
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Bandyopadhyay D, Haque AR, Mahomed A. Massive recurrent hemorrhage due to duodenal diverticulum--role of tattooing and suture plication. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2007 Jan-Feb; 26(1): 43-4
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/63647
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